Luxury Holiday in Nepal with Everest Helicopter Tour - 8 Days

Wake up in your Kathmandu hotel and have breakfast. Later, around 9 A.M., a private vehicle, along with your tour guide, will meet you at the hotel lobby. Then, you will have a full day sightseeing around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu.

You may begin the tour in any order, visiting Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.

Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, dates back to 460 A.D. The temple lies on the western side of Kathmandu, a city that blends Buddhism and Hinduism. There are two entrances to the temple, one of which has 365 stone steps, each representing a day of the year. Some attractions of the Swayambhunath stupa are as follows:

• Swayambhunath Stupa: White dome stupa with all-seeing Buddha eye.
• Vajra: A large golden thunderbolt located on the eastern side of the stupa.
• World Peace Pond: A pond located near the flight of steps leading to the main stupa.
• Ajima Temple: Temple dedicated to Harati Devi, who protects children.
• Dewa Dharma Monastery: A monastery known for its bronze Buddha and paintings.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Also known as Hanumandhoka Durbar Square and Basantapur Durbar Square, which is marked by Newari architecture, stone carvings, temples, and wood carvings. Some popular attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are as follows:

• Hanuman Dhoka Durbar: It was built by King Prithivi Narayan Shah, is now a museum.
• Taleju Temple: It was built by King Mahendra Malla in 1,549 A.D.
• Kala Bhairav: A Gigantic statue of Kal Bhairav, the god of destruction, which King Pratap Malla discovered.
• Shiva Parvati Temple: The temple features wooden figures of Shiva and Parvati looking out from the central window.
• Kumari Ghar: The Temple of Kumari features wooden balconies built by King Jaya Prakash Malla. The Kumari goddess, also known as the Living Goddess, is replaced upon reaching puberty.
• Nasal Chowk: Coronation platform decorated with wood carving and architecture.
• Mohan Kali Chowk: Statue of Mohan Kali with artistic features.
• Sundari Chowk: Consists of Sunken Bath and Ornate windows.

Pashupatinath Temple: It is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. The significant attractions of Pashupatinath Temple are as follows:

• Mukhalinga: Stone representation of Lord Shiva's face.
• Guhyeshwari Temple: Shrine for Goddess Sati's "yoni" representing divine feminine energy and spirituality.
• Gorakhnath Temple: Devoted to Guru Gorakhnath, a respected figure in Hinduism's Nath lineage.
• Western Cremation Ghats: Places where death procedures are held according to the Hindu religion.

Boudhanath Stupa: The Largest Buddhist stupa of Kathmandu. White dome-shaped with a pinnacle on the top. The pinnacle represents Mount Sumeru (King of Mountains). The dome consists of the all-seeing Buddha eye. The significant attractions of Boudhanath Stupa are as follows:

• Ajima Temple: Temple dedicated to Mamo Pusaki, who is the protector of the stupa.
• Historical Pond and Ghyoilisang Peace Park: Located in the northwest part of Boudhanath.
• Guru Lhakhang Monastery: Oldest Nyingma monastery of the area.
• Jhamchen Lhakhang Monastery: Consists of a 32-foot-high statue of Maitreya Buddha.
• Samtenling Monastery: Oldest Tibetan Monastery in Boudhanath.

After the completion of the Kathmandu City tour, you can have lunch in Boudhanath. You can enjoy Tibetan and Nepali cuisine for lunch. Then, return to your hotel. You can have dinner around the streets of Thamel, or you can have it in the hotel. Then, rest, relax, and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Wake up, refresh, and get a packed breakfast. A private vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to Kathmandu's domestic airport. Thereon, you will board your Eurocopter AS 350 B series helicopter, popular all over the world, or a similar type, for the Everest helicopter tour. Boarding the chopper, the captain greets you and lifts you above Kathmandu city with a sweeping panorama of the Himalayan snow mountain range. You will witness views of Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal, with Gaurishankar and Mt. Everest in the northeast.

Besides, you can enjoy views of rolling green hills covered in beautiful forests of pine and rhododendron, with farm villages. Then, slowly, the Helicopter reaches higher towards the scenic Khumbu valley. The helicopter takes you near Everest Base Camp, landing at the base of Kalapatthar Hill for the best views of Mt. Everest from the ground. You can get the closest views of Everest with other towering peaks in the range.

If you have time, the helicopter will land at the Everest View Hotel for lunch; otherwise, you will fly back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you will then be transferred to the domestic airport for a short flight to Pokhara. While the Everest Helicopter Tour lasts for more than three hours, your Kathmandu to Pokhara flight will take about 35 minutes.

With a scenic flight to Pokhara, our representative will pick you up from the Pokhara airport. Then, with a private vehicle, our driver will transfer you to your hotel in Pokhara. As you reach the accommodation option, you can rest for a while. Then, in the evening, you can stroll around the streets of Pokhara, enjoying the vibrant nightlife. You can have dinner at any suitable restaurant. After dinner, return to the hotel, relax, and spend the night in Pokhara.

Today, wake up, refresh, and get ready to head to the Sarangkot viewpoint for a mesmerizing sunrise. The drive to Sarangkot will take about 40 minutes, depending on traffic. You will begin the drive to Sarangkot on well-paved roads, passing through forest areas and charming villages.

Once you reach the viewpoint at an altitude of 1,592 meters, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas. So, immerse yourself in the breathtaking visual spectacle while also seeing Pokhara and Phewa Lake below. You can click photographs and take a short tea break while enjoying the sunrise. You will watch the first golden rays hit the snow-capped mountains, an incredible sight.

After spending quality time in Sarangkot, you will continue the journey with a hike down from Sarangkot to Phewa Lake. The hiking trail descends through traditional villages, terraced farmlands, and forest paths. The hike will allow you to build a closer connection with nature. Similarly, you can interact with the locals along the way and observe the traditional lifestyle of the people of Pokhara.

When the hike ends, you will approach the lakeside area of Pokhara, where the trail opens with the stunning view of Phewa Lake. On the surface, you can see the mirror of Annapurna, Machhapuchre, and Dhaulagiri Himal. You can then enjoy a peaceful boating experience on Phewa Lake and get across to the Lakeside area.

Then, you will return to your hotel for a lovely dinner. After dinner, rest and spend the night in Pokhara.

After waking up, refresh and have breakfast. Then, you will continue your Pokhara tour, where you will see some of the city's popular attractions. A private vehicle will take you to Pokhara's most popular attractions. The tour will include a visit to the following places:

• Bindabasini Temple: Located in the old part of Pokhara Bazaar, it is the oldest Hindu temple of Pokhara. You can seek blessings and offer offerings at the temple devoted to Goddess Bindhyabasini, regarded as an incarnation of Goddess Kali. It is believed that the central part of the goddess was brought from India.
• Devi's Fall: It is a waterfall that forms a 500-foot-long underground tunnel before disappearing. The name is dedicated to a Swiss woman who lost her life while swimming there. The Davis fall area is beautifully landscaped and caters to tourists. The garden around the waterfall is perfect for spending quality time and taking photographs.
• Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: It is a large limestone cave that has a statue of the Hindu God Shiva. The limestone cave features an underground waterfall, suggesting that water from the Devi's fall flows beneath it. The waterfall running down a small pool is one of the highlights of the Gupteshwor cave. Other than that, the cave has a large Shiva lingam at its entrance.
• World Peace Stupa: It is a white, dome-shaped hilltop stupa located in Anadu Hill. The stupa symbolizes purity and offers a stunning view of Annapurna and Pokhara. The World Peace Stupa features four images of the Buddha, each facing a different direction. The peace pagoda has several trekking trails that cross Phewa Lake, or one can cycle along tracks to the top of the hill. Reaching the hilltop can be part of a blissful silence and cool breeze. You can meditate or interact with the local monks.
• Pumdikot: It consists of a 51-foot-tall Shiva statue, which has religious significance. The Shiva statue is seated, with the right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The left hand holds a Trishul, which symbolizes the power to destroy for balance. There are 108 stone-paved steps to reach the top of the Shiva statue.

You can have lunch at any suitable spot between the Pokhara tour. Then, as the tour concludes, the vehicle will drop you at Rupakot Resort, a 45-60-minute drive away. Rupakot is a luxury hilltop resort in Pokhara offering panoramic views of Himalayan peaks and lakes, including Mt. Annapurna, Begnas Lake, and Rupa Lake.

Upon reaching the resort, check in, relax, and later enjoy a delicious dinner. After dinner, relax further and spend the night in Pokhara.

Today, wake up, refresh, and have breakfast at the Rupakot resort. Afterwards, a private vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to Pokhara airport for a flight back to Kathmandu.

With a 35-minute flight and enjoying the superb panorama of the Himalayan range, you will reach Kathmandu. Then, from Kathmandu, a one-hour drive takes you to the scenic hill town of Dhulikhel, an old Newar town of more than 500 years, an interesting, peaceful place with excellent views of Central and Mid-Eastern Himalayan peaks.

Upon reaching Dhulikhel, enjoy an overnight stay at its lovely Mountain Resorts, with views of the surrounding green hills and snow-clad mountain range. Enjoy a delicious dinner and stay overnight in Dhulikhel.

Early in the morning, you can enjoy a lovely sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks, and after breakfast, take a short drive to the serene, calm forest surroundings at the holy spot Namo Buddha.

A holy site visited year-round by Buddhist pilgrims from all around the world, with a historical background: the 'Three Stupas in Nepal' (Tagmo Lüjin) mark this place where the future Buddha sacrificed his body to a hungry tigress with her young cubs.

After a pleasant tour of the holy site of Namo Buddha, drive back to Kathmandu with a visit to the old medieval city of Bhaktapur. Without a visit to Bhaktapur, your tour will be incomplete.

Bhaktapur city, famous for its architectural wonders, offers a tour to observe its famous temples, Nyatapola, and beautiful Durbar Square (palace courtyard) with a palace of 55 windows, as well as many other fascinating places listed as world heritage sites. The Popular attractions of Bhaktapur Durbar Square are as follows:

• 55 Window Palace: With 55 exquisitely carved windows that showcase Newar artistry and historical significance, it is a breathtaking architectural wonder.
• Golden Gate: The Golden Gate at Bhaktapur Durbar Square is dedicated to the Taleju Bhawani Temple. Its exquisitely carved wooden door, adorned with figures from mythology and spirituality and covered in gold, is a famous symbol of Bhaktapur's rich cultural heritage.
• Lions Gate: There are two large, majestic lions placed on either side, along with other ancient buildings and artifacts.
• Mini Pashupati Temple: Located directly south of the Vatsala Durga temple, the Pashupatinath temple is also known as the Yakeshvara temple. The temple is a scaled-down replica of the renowned Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.
• Vatsala Temple: It is a Shikhar-style temple that is located on the east side of Durbar Square. This temple is dedicated to the Vatsala manifestation of the female deity Durga. The temple is known for its dog-barking bell, which is believed to toll a death knell when rung.
• Nyatapola Temple: One of the most famous temples of the area, it is located in the central part of Bhaktapur. The Nyatapola temple, meaning 'five tires' in Newari, symbolizes the five elements. The temple is dedicated to Sidhilaxmi, the Hindu goddess of supreme power and success.
• Bhairava Nath Temple: Dedicated to the god of terror and death, Bhiravnath.

From Bhaktapur, our excellent tour concludes upon your arrival at your hotel in Kathmandu, after a glorious time exploring the best places in the country. After checking in at the hotel, rest for a bit, then have a farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant in Kathmandu. During dinner, we will celebrate the successful completion of the trip and hope to receive some feedback. As the dinner completes, we will escort you to the hotel, where you can relax further. Spend overnight in Kathmandu.

Final day in Nepal, the country of high Himalaya and natural wonders with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight depart from the hotel after a most exciting lifetime experience on Luxury Holidays in Nepal with Everest Helicopter Tour.